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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

At Dior

I really loved the idea of the sheer jackets at Dior. With the transparency of the jackets it would have been interesting to play with contrast colors for the layering pieces. At least that is what I would do if/when I buy this jacket.

Hmmmm? I like the idea...I just probably wouldn't wear it. It does look pretty cool, and if I would've been attending that fashion show I definitely would've been wowed! The idea is really creative! check out my trendy blog!http://thetrendydwarf.blogspot.com/

Transparency is something I saw on last years shows as well, particularly at Kilgour in Paris (the Savile Row tailor), I guess Dior picked up on it too!

Questioner said ... (6:10 PM) :

A fashion statement crying out for rebuttal.

I just can't see many men flocking to this trend. I suppose a sheer jacket is more forgiving than the sheer shirts that have appeared on the runways. At least you won't feel like you have to wax your chest.

Anonymous said ... (6:19 PM) :

an olden idea...i have a shady one from rick owens, two seasons ago...and one from 80's CDG...buy one from dior???i don't think so!!!!!

Anonymous said ... (6:20 PM) :

The layering must be perfect underneath. No wrinkles allowed.

Anonymous said ... (6:40 PM) :

i think this model looks cute, but there are not a lot of people who could wear this jacket... much too revealing, and if not done right it will just look tacky

did you get to go to the couture shows? i would love to see your perspective on those...

Anonymous said ... (8:32 PM) :

This should have been left as an idea. I can see fashion trying to push this on women for a season, but it's really absurd on a man. I could just hate it because what's under it happens to be a t-shirt (which is a questionable-at-best LA vice, even with a solid jacket). Perhaps it would be better with a proper shirt? Either way, any man wearing this in a serious manner off the runway should have some sense slapped into him. Bruce Pask looks slightly confused/disappointed as well.

The concept of a summer blazer has reached a pinnacle. And yes, layer has also been brought to a whole new level with this piece. I like that this particular jacket is a neutral shade to maximize versatility. I honestly wouldn't mind an outrageous paisley dress shirt if it was paired with this.

This is a really interesting idea. Has this ever been done before? This would make it fun to show off shirts with unique patterns. I definitely agree that playing with contrast would be really interesting.

Holly said ... (10:22 PM) :

That is such a clever idea.

Anonymous said ... (10:24 PM) :

sleeve length on the layering pieces would also be important - is that a cap sleeve on the model?

Anonymous said ... (10:43 PM) :

The 7th, eighth, and nineth look after this particular garment... I desperately want! What an amazing show, I'm not too sure if I could pull the sheer shirts/jackets look off. Or for that matter the sleeve-less items. :(

I don't think a lot of men will try this, but I do think it would be great for women. It's always fun to see something on the street that you take a second glance at, like, wait...was that...?? It could also be cool done with a printed lining.

PrettyBoy Forever said ... (10:47 AM) :

I love it. It's always nice to show some man-nipple and man-breast. And my stomach is totally flat, so why not?I would totally rock this jacket sans shirt. I am not super gay and I have not spent a fortune at various gyms for nothing !!! J'adore Dior

Ingrid said ... (10:50 AM) :

OhMyGoshThis is AbFab and totally revolutionary you guys. My word! Whoever designed this is a genius in my book. I can't wait to start Fashion School in the fall. I wish we had fashion like this in Utah :(

The sheer jacket is brilliant. I'd love to see this type of innovation more often in men's fashion. You could experiment with endless combinations underneath, but my first thought was different than yours; that I'd wear a monochromatic outfit with it- I don't like seeing the shirt/pants transition through the jacket in this photo, but maybe in person. It's fun to see something new that's actually interesting and shows great possibilities.

I think your point about contrasting colors is a wonderful idea, tonal as you showed in an early post would be interesting too. The sheerness is intriguing on two other levels: 1. To show the construction of the jacket the architectural nature of clothing. 2. sheerness adds a sensuality to men's clothing that is often lacking, to imagine what is underneath the jacket even more the lovely lines of the male form: the torso the back, the shoulders, very sexy.

I can imagine this jacket matched with somethnig steely gray. The shoulder detailing and lines of the back seem masculine creating a perfect balance.

Anonymous said ... (3:12 AM) :

Finally! I have been waiting way too many seasons for the houses to come out with a sheer jacket. I guess not many of them know any Filipinos! Anywho. . . it's about time Paris, so much for being ahead of the curve.

thanks for a great idea!i have a piece of loose waived linen in black, so i'll have a outstanding blazer in a week!would wear with colored tshirts underneat, or on barechest! (sic!)with really slim jeans, white or black

Anonymous said ... (8:16 AM) :

Like so many things in European fashion, this is a stolen idea from other cultures. Clearly this is taken from the Barong Tagalog : Filipino traditional dress shirts for men, made of pineapple fiber.